How far is Utica, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Utica, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.11 mi
04h 34m
Flight
184.85 mi
297.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.85 mi
Kilometers
297.49 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.11 mi
Kilometers
421.83 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Fri, Oct 16, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Utica
Fri, Oct 16, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-10-15T21:46
Arrive Gravesend
Fri, Oct 16, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utica
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Utica
124.3 mi
02h 17m
To Gravesend
137.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Gravesend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Lane

    19 m · 10 sec · Washington Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  16. 16

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  17. 17

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.6 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum

    984 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Avenue U

    2179 ft · 59 sec · Avenue U

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    781 ft · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on Ocean Parkway

    759 ft · 41 sec · Ocean Parkway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Gravesend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 77%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 9%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
McDonald Avenue
4.07 mi · 2%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.2 mi
184.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
02h 17m from Utica
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Sunny near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Utica to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Utica and 137.8 miles from Gravesend.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.14 one way or $82.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catskill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catskill.

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 184.85 mi (297.49 km).

Utica

#1 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35.01 L · about $41.14
Round trip
$82.29
18.5 gal · 70.02 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $41.14 $82.29
Mid-grade $4.98 $46.08 $92.17
Premium $5.38 $49.78 $99.57
Diesel $6.51 $60.21 $120.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Utica and Gravesend. The current time is 21:46:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.